Rivers State Governor , Nyesom Wike , has ordered a clampdown on illegal motor parks, mechanic shops and street trading across the State with effect from January 4 .

Wike, who gave the order in his New Year broadcast to people of the State on Thursday , also frown on the erection of kiosks along the streets and other public places.

“ Apart from constituting public nuisance , these activities and structures obstruct traffic flow and pose serious threats to public safety and security to the extent no responsible government can tolerate .

“ With the grace period over therefore , we have no other option than to order immediate clampdown and put a final stop to these illegal operations from the 4 th of January 2021 , ” he declared.

Source:- Punch Ng